ARCHIVE: 2011-2015 AA Airbus A330-300 / 333 [master thread]
May 3, 2011, 12:51 pm
#61
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 255
A published benefit of Envoy is "Day-of-departure access to the Envoy Lounge in Philadelphia and all US Airways Clubs"
So you will have access to all clubs on your connecting flights (although you already have a club membership). There is no dedicated Envoy lounge at CLT so its access to the C/D club with drink coupons for "premium" drinks.
At LGW, on your way back, you will revive an "invite" at check in to grant you access to the "No1 Lounge" if you are flying Envoy, which is described here
http://www.no1traveller.com/gatwick-...nges-south.htm
I don't think there is a *Gold lounge if you happen to be in coach. Hope this helps!
May 3, 2011, 1:26 pm
#62
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Programs: USAirways CP
Posts: 712
richinaz,
A published benefit of Envoy is "Day-of-departure access to the Envoy Lounge in Philadelphia and all US Airways Clubs"
So you will have access to all clubs on your connecting flights (although you already have a club membership). There is no dedicated Envoy lounge at CLT so its access to the C/D club with drink coupons for "premium" drinks.
At LGW, on your way back, you will revive an "invite" at check in to grant you access to the "No1 Lounge" if you are flying Envoy, which is described here
http://www.no1traveller.com/gatwick-...nges-south.htm
I don't think there is a *Gold lounge if you happen to be in coach. Hope this helps!
A published benefit of Envoy is "Day-of-departure access to the Envoy Lounge in Philadelphia and all US Airways Clubs"
So you will have access to all clubs on your connecting flights (although you already have a club membership). There is no dedicated Envoy lounge at CLT so its access to the C/D club with drink coupons for "premium" drinks.
At LGW, on your way back, you will revive an "invite" at check in to grant you access to the "No1 Lounge" if you are flying Envoy, which is described here
http://www.no1traveller.com/gatwick-...nges-south.htm
I don't think there is a *Gold lounge if you happen to be in coach. Hope this helps!
May 3, 2011, 3:27 pm
#63
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Homebase: CAE - Formerly, YUL
Programs: US CP, UA, HH Gold, Marriott Plat, DL, AA, CO, ++
Posts: 2,187
My personal recommendations:
- Row 1, A or H if you can. More room and less accidental bumping.
- Get the express meal when going east. Gives you more time for sleep.
- I recommend Ambien but if you're not for it, don't do it.
- Earplugs and an eye mask helps me a lot.
HTSC
- Row 1, A or H if you can. More room and less accidental bumping.
- Get the express meal when going east. Gives you more time for sleep.
- I recommend Ambien but if you're not for it, don't do it.
- Earplugs and an eye mask helps me a lot.
HTSC
May 3, 2011, 7:18 pm
#64
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: US CP, Hilton Diamond, SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 1,007
Envoy will definitely get you into the No 1 Lounge. US Club membership or Star Gold will not. It isn't a published benefit, but I've also been invited to the lounge every time I've flown for my US status (Chairman). Not sure if they do the same for Gold or Platinum or not (since its an unpublished benefit).
May 4, 2011, 2:11 pm
#65
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: LHR - PHL - LHR - PHL - MAN - PHL - LHR....
Programs: US CP
Posts: 1,180
As it's been said many times in the past, row 1 does have one negative; no air vent, so if the cabin is being run warm, you're sunk, and sitting at the gate when the AC is off can get mighty hot when it's sunny and hot outside.
May 7, 2011, 11:35 pm
#66
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: SEA
Posts: 1,887
Yep, had the misfortune once from FRA-PHL. Pure misery for 9 hours in the aisle seat which had minimal legroom due to the curvature of the fuselage. Will never do that again.
May 14, 2011, 5:47 pm
#67
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: East Coast
Programs: AA CONCIERGE KEY & 1MM, HILTON DIAMOND
Posts: 11,970
Right, but if you get a nice crew, it's worth asking since they can lower the temperature.
May 14, 2011, 5:56 pm
#68
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Programs: USAirways CP
Posts: 712
On both legs clt-lgw lgw-clt it was far from warm. Quite cold returning today and on the 5th it was cool. Definitely had no too warm issues. We had 1gh both ways.
Had a wacky incident with the fa which I'll post after getting some sleep.
Had a wacky incident with the fa which I'll post after getting some sleep.
May 20, 2011, 9:57 am
#69
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: US Chairman, BA Bronze, SPG Gold
Posts: 66
Timing of 333 cabin refurbishment
Does anybody have any additional insight as to when the A333 cabin improvements are scheduled to begin? My understanding from reading the latest comments from Parker/Kirby is that the first ship goes in for reconfiguration in September and the full fleet will be in service with the new Envoy by May 2012. Will the reconfigurations be done uniformily over that period, with one updated aircraft entering service per month?
Also, is it premature to speculate as to how US will schedule the updated 333s during this interim period? I recall for the 332 that they prioritized LHR, CDG, and TLV for the new configuration barring unforseen operational changes.
I'm flying Envoy in November to/from LGW and am trying to set expectations as to how good the chances of having a reconfigured A333 will be!
Also, is it premature to speculate as to how US will schedule the updated 333s during this interim period? I recall for the 332 that they prioritized LHR, CDG, and TLV for the new configuration barring unforseen operational changes.
I'm flying Envoy in November to/from LGW and am trying to set expectations as to how good the chances of having a reconfigured A333 will be!
May 20, 2011, 12:10 pm
#70
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: High Point, NC
Programs: None
Posts: 9,171
Basically nobody here knows. Over the winter is when all the ETOPS airplanes go in for their heavier maintenance checks, so the A332's and 757's will also be going in for maintenance. Whether US does the A333 upgrades sequentially or they're interspersed with the A332's and 757 is anybody's guess.
Jim
Jim
May 22, 2011, 2:54 am
#71
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: USairways, United, Hilton, Marriott
Posts: 86
CP gets access without Envoy
I flew to europe last year - didn't get an Envoy upgrade, but they let me in the A-lounge as a CP.
Jul 11, 2011, 7:50 am
#72
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 212
Picking seat in A330-300, envoy, transatlantic
Booked flight in 333 for next June (PHL-FCO). Not really sure if it'll be upgraded to the new envoy suite (any opinions?) but I chose seats anyway under the 2-2-2 config.
I chose row 1 which according to seatguru is a lie-flat sleeper seat. Seatguru also says there is a fee but there was nothing mentioned when booking the seat through US Air's site. Am I good to go here, or will I need to pay to keep the seat?
I chose row 1 which according to seatguru is a lie-flat sleeper seat. Seatguru also says there is a fee but there was nothing mentioned when booking the seat through US Air's site. Am I good to go here, or will I need to pay to keep the seat?
Jul 11, 2011, 8:08 am
#73
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: BWIADCA
Posts: 1,902
Next June US will switch the equipment to B757 on PHL-FCO route.
j/k
No you wont have to pay extra if you were able to select your seat already.
j/k
No you wont have to pay extra if you were able to select your seat already.
Jul 11, 2011, 8:12 am
#74
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Phoenix
Programs: AA-Gold, Hilton-Gold, Hyatt - Platinum
Posts: 227
How do you know when they will switch out to the new envoy on each route?
I am stuck in the A330-300, albeit 1st row PHL-MAD in Oct, then the 757 envoy product LIS-PHL on the return trip.
I am stuck in the A330-300, albeit 1st row PHL-MAD in Oct, then the 757 envoy product LIS-PHL on the return trip.
Jul 11, 2011, 8:17 am
#75
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: BWIADCA
Posts: 1,902
Look below my answer.
j/k = just kidding
j/k = just kidding